MEPOS Educational Activities – 2025
A consolidated overview of MEPOS education, training, and research initiatives delivered across 2025.
1) Annual Scientific Meeting
CME-accredited flagship conference (Dubai, 14–16 Nov 2025)
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CME-accredited flagship conference (Dubai, 14–16 Nov 2025)
| Activity | 12th Annual MEPOS Conference – Dubai 2025 |
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| Dates | 14–16 November 2025 |
| Venue | Holiday Inn & Suites, Dubai Science Park |
| Accreditation | 21.25 CME Credit Points |
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In-person
CME Accredited
International Faculty
2) Hands-On Educational Workshops (In-Person)
Skills-based learning and practical training modules
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Skills-based learning and practical training modules
| Workshop | Educational Focus |
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| Gait Analysis in Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice | 3D/4D gait analysis, kinematics, kinetics, EMG, live demonstrations, clinical interpretation. |
| Common Neuromuscular Orthopaedic Procedures | Saw-bone simulations, osteotomies, deformity correction techniques, perioperative considerations. |
| Pediatric Upper Limb Splinting | Congenital and traumatic conditions, pattern creation, splint fabrication, take-home resources. |
Practical Training
Small-group Learning
Faculty-led
3) Structured Courses
Multi-day programs with lectures, cases, and hands-on learning
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Multi-day programs with lectures, cases, and hands-on learning
| Course | 5th UAE Deformity Correction Course |
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| Dates | 26–28 September 2025 |
| Location | Aloft Palm Jumeirah, Dubai |
| Format | Hybrid (pre-course online learning + in-person delivery) |
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4) Fellowship & Professional Development
Training awards supporting clinical exposure and mentorship
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Training awards supporting clinical exposure and mentorship
| Program | MEPOS Fellowship Program 2025 |
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| Surgical Fellowship Awardees |
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| Allied Health Fellowship Awardees |
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| Educational Purpose | Advanced clinical exposure, faculty-led mentorship, and structured skills development. |
5) Research & Academic Excellence
Knowledge creation through free papers and awards
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Knowledge creation through free papers and awards
| Activity | Free Paper Program – MEPOS Dubai 2025 |
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| Awards | Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes to recognize academic excellence. |
| Educational Value | Promotes evidence-based practice, supports publication-quality research, and strengthens the MEPOS research culture. |
6) Continuous Medical Education (Webinars)
Monthly expert-led learning delivered online (Apr–Dec 2025)
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Monthly expert-led learning delivered online (Apr–Dec 2025)
| Program | MEPOS Webinar Series 2025 |
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| Period | April – December 2025 |
| Coverage | Gait analysis, patellar instability, CPT, pelvic osteotomies, spasticity management, clubfoot, DDH, Perthes disease. |
| Format | Live sessions with interactive discussion and expert faculty participation. |
7) Research Infrastructure & Capacity Building
System-level improvement supporting research quality and governance
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System-level improvement supporting research quality and governance
| Initiative | Implementation of REDCap for MEPOS Research |
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| Purpose | Standardized, secure research data capture and management for multi-center studies, registries, and member-led projects. |
| Educational Value | Strengthens research governance, improves data integrity, builds research methodology capability, and supports publishable outcomes. |